The James Oglethorpe Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The James Oglethorpe Primary School
Address: Ashvale Gardens
Town/City: Upminster
County: Essex
Postcode: RM14 3NB
Telephone Number: 01708 225202
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Joseph Fielder
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 407 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12%

Location and administration

URN: 102268
DfE Number: 311/2003
UKPRN: 10076431
UPRN: 100023215816
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Havering (E09000016)
Constituency: Hornchurch and Upminster (E14001292)
Electoral Ward: Upminster (E05013986)

Easting & Northing: 557570E, 186616N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 25.41" N 0° 16' 18.07" E
Plus Code: 9F32H74C+RM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Coopers' Company and Coborn School (0.8km)
  2. Hall Mead School (1.1km)
  3. Upminster Infant School (1.5km)
  4. Upminster Junior School (1.5km)
  5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (1.6km)
  6. Engayne Primary School (1.6km)
  7. Gaynes School (1.7km)
  8. Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School (1.9km)
  9. Corbets Tey School (2.2km)
  10. Oakfields Preparatory School (2.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Nichola Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mr Dharam Chavda - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mrs Katie Nicole Clare - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mrs Lee Doe - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mr Alan McFadden - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 June 2027.
  • Mr Charles Graham Andrew Newitt - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mrs Deborah Piper - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Mrs Amanda Prevost - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2027.
  • Mrs Paula Winter - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Miss Paula Winter - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2026.